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CU53 ACF

2003 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,512 mi
Last recorded36,512 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Fiat Ducato44,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ACF
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 36,512 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 31,073 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 27,934 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on outer sills n/s and o/s

Pass 14 Apr 2023 25,986 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 22,616 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 19,540 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 18,934 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 14,270 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 11,789 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 10,633 miles

exhaust system rusty

general rusty underneath

Fail 24 Mar 2017 10,584 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EXHAUST RUSTED

GENERAL RUST

Nearside Inner WING GROMMIT MISSING

Rear SERVICE BRAKE EFFORT OFFSIDE 206KG NEARSIDE 340KG NO LOCK UP

Rear SUSPENSION NOISE WHEN JACKED

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Upper RAD MOUNTS SPLIT

Pass 23 Mar 2016 8,030 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 6,673 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 3,801 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 3,800 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 47 miles

both rear indicators slightly white

n/s/r tyre wall slightly perished

various bits of corrosion under motorhome

Fail 6 Mar 2013 47 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear indicators slightly white

n/s/r tyre wall slightly perished

various bits of corrosion under motorhome

Pass 17 May 2012 33,615 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 May 2012 33,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 33,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 29,813 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 29,813 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,352 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished on side walls

Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,803 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 17,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 10,906 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 10,036 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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CU53 ACF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 44,259 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU53 ACF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU53 ACF registered?

CU53 ACF is a 2003 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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